New Homes in Watchfield
View all new build homes closest to Watchfield, Oxfordshire browsing the list of developments below.
- £285,000 to £457,000
- 2, 3 and 4 bedroom
- River Meadow is a charming development of 2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom homes in Stanford in the Vale. Your new home will be set in Oxfordshire countryside whilst being close to all your local amenities in nearby Faringdon. If you need to travel further afield, the A420 is 2.6 miles away, connecting you to Swindon, Oxford and the M4. Homes on this development meet the latest building regulations, which sets the standards for energy performance and carbon emissions. Click here to find out more.
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- £352,995 to £402,995
- 2, 3 and 4 bedroom
- Set in 200 acres of open space, Orchards View is a development of 1 & 2 bedroom apartments and 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes. Here, you will find brand new play areas, sports pitches and allotments. There is also a Waitrose, primary & secondary school and the Hall & Woodhouse pub. Swindon train station is just 2 miles away, connecting you to central London within 57 minutes on the fast electric railway.
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- £167,995 to £356,995
- 1, 2 and 3 bedroom
- Set in 200 acres of open space, Wichel Fields @ Wichelstowe is a development of 1 & 2 bedroom apartments and 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes. On your doorstep you will find Hall & Woodhouse, a lovely bar and restaurant, as well as an Ofsted Outstanding nursery & primary school. The M4 motorway is 3.2 miles away and you could find yourself in central London within 57 minutes on the fast electric railway.
- £370,000 to £600,000
- 3, 4 and 5 bedroom
- Set in plenty of open space, Brookside Meadows is a development of 1 & 2 bedroom apartments and 3, 4 & 5 bedroom homes, near the historic market town of Wantage. Your new home is a short walk to local amenities as well as a pub, whilst Oxford is just 30 minutes away by car. For commuters, the M4 is nearby and you could find yourself in central London in under an hour, with Didcot Parkway railway station also a short drive away.Homes on this development meet the latest building regulations, which sets the standard for energy performance and carbon emissions. Click here to find out more.
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- £415,000 to £625,000
- 3 and 4 bedroom
- Set in 6.5 acres of open space, Abbey Fields is a development of 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes. This development forms part of a new community and will have a new play area and 560 new trees planted. All your local amenities are close by in Abingdon, as well as a great range of schools. Commuters will have easy access to the A34, which is a 10 minute drive away.Some homes on this development meet the latest building regulations, which sets the standards for energy performance and carbon emissions. Click here to find out more.
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- £290,995 to £461,995
- 2, 3 and 4 bedroom
- Whittle Gardens is a development of 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes. Set within 64 acres of open space, you can enjoy 4km of footpaths & cycle trails, sports pitches, a skate park and a community centre with local amenities. You'll be just 3.8 miles from the vibrant city of Gloucester and the M5 can be reached in 10 minutes.
- £249,995 to £374,995
- 2 and 4 bedroom
- Set within 15 acres of open space, Winnycroft is a development of 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes. This new community will have two play areas, sports pitches and allotments for you to enjoy, as well as the Gloucestershire countryside on your doorstep. Within walking distance, you'll find two convenience stores and a local pub. The M5 and Gloucester train station are less than 4 miles away.
Live the Life
Located in Oxfordshire in the Vale of the White Horse just outside Swindon and close to Oxford, Watchfield is a picturesque and ancient village with plenty to see and do in the surrounding area. Whether you want to explore the great outdoors, enjoy the museums of nearby Swindon, or take in the local history, there will be something for all the family close to your new home in Watchfield.
Things to see and do
Watchfield has a historic past, once being home to an RAF base and lively airfield, as well as hosting the infamous Watchfield Festival in 1975. It was once a small farming community, with much of this history still seen in the architecture in the village today. It is also home to the Defence Academy of the UK.
Child Friendly Activities
For families moving to the area, being just 10 miles outside Swindon opens up a variety of child-friendly activities including the Museum of Computing, STEAM – the Museum of the Great Western Railway, and the Swindon and Cricklade Steam Railway.
Shopping Near Watchfield
The best in shopping can also be enjoyed close by at Swindon’s Brunel Shopping Centre and the Swindon Designer Outlet Shopping Centre.
Things to do near Watchfield
Travelling a little further afield you can explore the surrounding countryside by visiting Avebury Stone Circle, Silbury Hill, and the National Trust properties of Great Coxwell Barn and Kelmscott Manor.
Oxford is just over half an hour away with its mix of historical sites, and green open spaces, as well as lively bars, cafes and restaurants.
Education
Primary Schools in Watchfield
Watchfield is home to several well-regarded schools, ideal if you’re planning on moving to the area with young children. Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted, while Watchfield Primary School and Shrivenham Church of England Controlled School are both rated as good.
Universities near Watchfield
If you have older children planning on studying for a degree, one of the world’s most prestigious universities – the University of Oxford – is just over half an hour away from your new home in Watchfield.
Getting to Watchfield
The village is connected to both Swindon and Oxford by the A420, with journey times of 20 minutes to Swindon and 40 minutes to Oxford when driving. The number 66 bus travels to both, with the journey to Oxford done in under an hour and Swindon half an hour, where you’ll find the nearest railway station. Swindon railway station has direct services to Bristol, Reading and London Paddington.
When travelling to see family and friends, you’ll be able to drive to Reading in under an hour, and Cheltenham or Bristol in 60 minutes. When the time comes to enjoy a well-earned holiday, Bristol Airport is just over an hour’s drive away.